Sadness isn’t a ‘negative’ emotion
Sadness can mean lots of things to lots of people, and for many, it is perceived as a negative emotion – something to push down,…
Author: Arianne Brown
Arianne Brown is a mom of nine who writes columns for many local and national publications. She currently resides in Payson, and enjoys looking for good happenings in her area and sharing them for others to read about. For more of her stories, search "A Mother's Write" on Facebook.
Local Business, Community Member Aid Homeless
On January 15, Kim Ray of Spanish Fork was looking for ways to help those in need – particularly individuals experiencing homelessness. As a volunteer…
Springville potter reflects on what it takes to ‘make it’
When Alison Watson sits at her poetry wheel, she is grateful. The wheel, the kiln, the art. The ability to do what she loves as…
Payson native taking type 1 diabetes by the horns
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is a life sentence, but one Payson native has taken the diagnosis head-on and by the horns. Literally. When…
Local business helping those in recovery get back on their feet
Spencer Measom knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom, and he’s experienced firsthand what it’s like to lose a loved one who didn’t make…
Salem tree lot is ‘more than just a tree lot’
When Derek Peterson was a child, many holiday seasons were spent watching his dad work a Christmas tree lot and often donating trees to those…
Local farm tragically loses baby calf, asks for help to prevent future tragedies
A local farm family is mourning the tragic and unexpected loss of their newest calf, and hopes to be able to raise funds to prevent…
Genola family creates ‘Giving Tree’ ornaments to help others in need
Ten years ago, Annamaria Weaver looked at her four young sons, and something in her wanted more for them. She wanted to instill a love…
Maple Mountain High School welding teacher given prestigious award for teaching excellence
Maple Mountain High School welding teacher Jared Massic was named a winner of the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, and…
Spanish Fork Woman Brings Joy with Stockings Filled in Honor of Her Sister
For the past six years, Tonia Turner of Spanish Fork, has spent much of the holiday season preparing and delivering stockings for families in need…